Safety Reviews of Local Headstones
Checks on Headstones
Islands Bill Gets Final Reading
The Islands Bill is to be debated in the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday) 30th May.
Orkney Council Reaches Out to Communities
“I would stress that this is about seeking alternatives to cuts.”
Procurement Bids for Northern Isles Ferry Contract to Open in June
There has been a mixed response to the announcement that the contract for the Northern Isles Ferries will be put out to tender.
St Colms to Close Whilst OIC Trip to Norway Goes Ahead
A 5 person delegation from Orkney Islands Council is to visit Norway despite the cuts taking place across services and the rise in the Council Tax.
Partial Victory to Prevent Cuts for Additional Needs Staff
The review would continue into the Additional Support for Learning service.
Councillors’ Decision on Cuts Detrimental to Pupils
a total of £96,000 will be slashed from the budgets of services which directly affect children and young people with additional needs
Forging Links Between Archaeologists in Orkney and Germany
“We are signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the DAI, for partnership working longer term.”
£96,000 Cuts To Services for Children with Additional Needs
Orkney Islands Council is to hold a series of public meetings to explain why they are making cuts to services, including those termed ‘high risk’.
Lifestyles Public Art Project
The exhibition currently on at The Picky, Kirkwall is showing works by Lifestyles and the Solisquoy Printers.
